Design Engineer (Solar)

Recruiter:

Equate Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000041/POB

Date posted:

Friday, July 31, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R22 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A leading commercial solar energy business is expanding and is looking for a Junior Solar Design Engineer to join its dynamic engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Electrical Engineer or someone with 1–3 years' experience who is looking to build a career in the fast-growing renewable energy sector. You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial system design and modelling through to commissioning, while working alongside an experienced team on exciting commercial solar projects.

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys solving technical problems and has a passion for engineering.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Design commercial solar PV systems using AutoCAD. Support the sales team with preliminary system designs and proposals. Produce detailed engineering drawings including: Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) Panel Layouts Stringing Layouts Bonding Layouts Inverter Layouts Earthing Layouts Perform PV system modelling and yield analysis using PVSyst (or similar). Conduct site visits to take measurements and gather technical information. Design rooftop, carport and ground-mounted solar systems. Support project delivery and commissioning. Assist with project management when required. Requirements BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering. Newly qualified or 1-3 years' experience in Solar PV design. Experience designing commercial solar systems. Proficient in AutoCAD. Experience using PVSyst or a similar solar simulation tool. Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) would be advantageous. Strong attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office. What We're Looking For A natural problem solver. Strong analytical and communication skills. Passion for engineering and renewable energy. Eager to learn and develop. Positive attitude with a collaborative approach. Team spirit and a good sense of humour-we're a young, energetic business and culture fit is important. Why Join? Excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior engineer to accelerate your career. Work on exciting commercial Solar PV and BESS projects. Join a fast-growing Solar EPC business with an outstanding company culture. Gain hands-on experience across the full engineering project lifecycle. Learn from an experienced and supportive engineering team.

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